Executive Team
The Student Union is led by five student executive councillors: the President, Vice President (Internal), Vice President (Finance & Operations), Vice President (Academic & External), and Vice President (Student Life). All five of these positions are elected by Dalhousie students in the Winter General Election.
Please use the following form to book an appointment. Executives will respond within 24 hours confirming your meeting time.
President | Mariam Knakriah
dsupres@dal.ca
Mariam is the Chief spokesperson for the Dalhousie Student Union. She holds a position on both the Dalhousie Board of Governors and Senate, and assumes the crucial responsibility of chairing various committees within the DSU and sits on multiple committees at Dalhousie. Mariam also oversees all day-to-day operations of the Union and regularly represents Dalhousie Students on municipal, provincial, and federal levels, engaging with government officials and senior administrators at the university.
Winter 2024 Office Hours:
Monday: 2:30-4:30 PM (Studley)
Wednesday: 10-12 PM (Sexton) & 2:30-4:30 PM (Studley)
Friday: 2:30-4:30 PM (Studley)
Vice President (Internal) | Thomais “Tammy” Maniou
dsuvpi@dal.ca
Tammy facilitates all student union societies and oversees all communications–including official correspondence and the Student Union website. Tammy also chairs several committees, including the Student Accessibility Fund, Society Review Committee.
Winter 2024 Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 9 AM - 1 PM (Studley)
Thursday: 9 AM - 1 PM (Studley)
Fridays: 9 AM - 3 PM (Studley)
Note: If Tammy is out of office or in a meeting when you drop by, please feel free to send an email at dsuvpi@dal.ca.
Vice President (Finance & Operations) | Henry Amin
dsuvpf@dal.ca
Henry oversees all of the student union’s finances and oversees many operational aspects of the Union. Henry audits the books of levied societies and is responsible for writing the student union’s yearly budget.
Winter 2024 Office Hours:
Mondays: 12 - 2:30 PM (Studley)
Tuesdays: 12 - 3 PM (Studley)
Wednesdays: 11:30 - 1 PM (Studley)
Thursdays: 12 - 3 PM (Studley)
Fridays: 12 - 1 PM (Studley)
Vice President (Academic & External) | Omotayo Bankole
dsuvpae@dal.ca
Omotayo is responsible for the student union’s advocacy and campaigns on academic and student issues, including tuition fees, student debt, academic integrity, and equity issues. Omotayo sits on the Dalhousie Senate, represents students on various university committees and through municipal, provincial, and federal lobby efforts. Omotayo chairs the Academic & External Affairs committees and Senate Caucus.
Winter 2024 Office Hours:
TBD
Vice President (Student Life) | Ana Patton
dsuvpsl@dal.ca
Ana facilitates student union activities that aim to increase student spirit on campus including Orientation Week, the Impact Awards, and various other activities. Ana is also responsible for promoting varsity athletics on campus, chairing a number of event-related committees and overseeing the activities of the DSU's Shinerama campaign.
Winter 2024 Office Hours:
Monday: 11 AM -2 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM - 2 PM
Friday: 3 PM - 5 PM